[Shop-talk] Garage door openers

[Benjamin Zwissler]

You need to look for a commercial opener.  I have about 10 in my building
and $2k isn't a bad price installed.  Most of mine are Chamberlain
LiftMaster Professional, Medium Duty.  They usually have dual one piece
rails.  Most don't have the bells and whistles that home openers do but
they're made for heavier loads and more frequent use.  From what I can see
they'll be over $1000 for the basic system, plus parts specific to your
installation.  Rails for a 12' door will have to be truck freighted
straight to you so that'll add $$$s too.

Commercial garage doors are something I just call the professionals for.

Good luck, Ben


Ben Zwissler
bjzwissler at gmail.com
812-343-5533
Columbus, IN


On Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> Team,
>
> Does anyone have an online source for garage door openers for larger doors?
>
> I have a 12X12 insulated door and my opener just quit.
>
> It was a Raynor 1/2 and lasted 23 years (so it really didn't owe me
> anything.)  It failed most likely because the springs weren't tension
> properly (they 'slacken' over time and I never readjusted them. That has
> since been corrected.)
>
> Anyway, local place that did the install quoted 2 grand for a new one
> installed.
>
> I just want to buy one and install it myself.  But all I find are the 'big
> box' brands that have wifi and such and 3 and 4 piece 8' rails.
>
> I do NOT want wifi.  Just a button.  Also, I want a 12' one piece rail, so
> I guess that is why I'm having a hard time finding them online.
>
> Anyone got any suggestions?
>
> Thanks.
>
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